Status:
valid
Authors:
(Hack.) Kuhlm.
Source:
wcs
Year:
1922
Citation Micro:
Relat. Commiss. Linhas Telegr. Estratég. Matto Grosso Amazonas 5(11): 29 (1922)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000869179
Common Names
- Eriochrysis warmingiana
- Warming's Eriochrysis
- Warming's Cupgrass
Description
Eriochrysis warmingiana (also called Warming's cup grass, among many other common names) is an annual grass species native to South America. It is characterized by its small, slender stems and narrow, flat leaves. It grows in open, dry habitats such as grasslands, roadsides, and disturbed areas.
Uses & Benefits
Eriochrysis warmingiana is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks. It is also used in traditional medicine to treat fever, headaches, and skin diseases.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Eriochrysis warmingiana is a white or yellowish-white, with four petals and a yellow center. The seed is a small, round, black seed. The seedlings are small, with a single stem and a few leaves.
Cultivation and Propagation
Eriochrysis warmingiana is a warm-season grass that grows best in full sun and well-drained soils. It is tolerant of drought and can be propagated by seed, division, or sod. It is often used in lawns, pastures, and hay production.
Where to Find Eriochrysis warmingiana
Eriochrysis warmingiana is native to tropical and subtropical regions of Africa, Asia, and Australia.
Eriochrysis warmingiana FAQ
What is the scientific name of Eriochrysis warmingiana?
Eriochrysis warmingiana
What is the common name of Eriochrysis warmingiana?
Warming's Eriochrysis
What is the family of Eriochrysis warmingiana?
Poaceae
Species in the Eriochrysis genus
Eriochrysis concepcionensis,
Eriochrysis brachypogon,
Eriochrysis cayanensis,
Eriochrysis filiformis,
Eriochrysis holcoides,
Eriochrysis laxa,
Eriochrysis pallida,
Eriochrysis purpurata,
Eriochrysis rangacharii,
Eriochrysis villosa,
Eriochrysis warmingiana,
Species in the Poaceae family
Achnatherum pekinense,
Achnatherum pubicalyx,
Achnatherum sibiricum,
Achnatherum turcomanicum,
Achnatherum brandisii,
Achnatherum bromoides,
Achnatherum calamagrostis,
Achnatherum confusum,
Achnatherum inebrians,
Achnatherum jacquemontii,
Achnatherum virescens,
Achnatherum paradoxum,
Achnatherum nakaii,
Achnatherum pelliotii,
Achnatherum haussknechtii,
Achnatherum mandavillei,
Achnatherum pilosum,
Achnatherum parviflorum,
Achnatherum staintonii,
Aciachne acicularis,
Aciachne flagellifera,
Aciachne pulvinata,
Acidosasa breviclavata,
Acidosasa brilletii,
Acidosasa chinensis,
Acidosasa edulis,
Acidosasa glauca,
Acidosasa guangxiensis,
Acidosasa lingchuanensis,
Acidosasa nanunica,
Acidosasa notata,
Acidosasa purpurea,
Acidosasa venusta,
Acidosasa carinata,
Acostia gracilis,
Acrachne henrardiana,
Acrachne perrieri,
Acrachne racemosa,
Acritochaete volkensii,
Acroceras amplectens,
Acroceras attenuatum,
Acroceras boivinii,
Acroceras bosseri,
Acroceras calcicola,
Acroceras chaseae,
Acroceras diffusum,
Acroceras elegans,
Acroceras excavatum,
Acroceras fluminense,
Acroceras gabunense,
References
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:94628-2: Govaerts R (ed.). 2023. WCVP: World Checklist of Vascular Plants [Version 11]. Facilitated by the Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew. [WWW document] URL http://sftp.kew.org/pub/data-repositories/WCVP/ [accessed 20 April 2023].